AEM Vice President, Construction & Utility Sector, John Somers is responsible for the strategic direction of construction and utility programs and services for AEM membership and serves as the primary liaison to AEM’s CE Sector Board and with CE-specific industry organizations, customer groups and government agencies, both in North America and worldwide.

Somers sits on the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation Board, which is tasked with encouraging continuous learning and improving the availability and quality of equipment industry employees in the future. He also manages AEM’s engine emissions strategy, which is addressing potential impacts on manufacturers and end users.